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Stillwater board approves 2027–28 calendar after heated debate; postponement motion fails
Summary
After weeks of public pushback and a failed motion to postpone, the Stillwater Area Public Schools board voted to approve the 2027–28 school calendar as part of a planned three‑year trial; the adoption passed 5–2 and the administration will report evaluation data during the trial period.
The Stillwater Area Public Schools board approved the district's 2027–28 school calendar on a 5–2 vote after a lengthy public comment period and a failed motion to postpone adoption until November 2026.
Supporters said the calendar is part of a three‑year pilot designed to measure effects on student mental health, instructional alignment and scheduling, and that staff will return with data during the trial. Superintendent Funk said the district recommends a three‑year measurement period and pledged to present year‑one results later this summer: "I recommended…
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